Drabble: Busy Social Life
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alisanneTitle: Busy Social Life
Author:alisanne
Pairing/Characters: Severus Snape/Harry Potter.
Word Count: 100 x 6
Rating: PG
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snarry100's prompt# 625: Social.
Summary: Life gets complicated.
Part Fifty-Five of the Wisdom Series (LJ/IJ/DW).
Beta(s):sevfan and emynn.
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
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Busy Social Life
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It was rather anticlimactic to walk into MACUSA the following morning. Harry, sure his face would give everything away, was surprised when no one said anything to him except, ‘Welcome back.’
Even Ginny seemed unaware anything unusual had happened. She treated him the same as always, teasing him about their upcoming posh engagement party at Malfoy Manor, while flirting with Penelope.
Relieved not to have to lie, Harry relaxed, settling back into the routine of Auror work.
“We’re assigned to track down some potion smugglers,” said Penelope when assignments were handed out. “C’mon, time to get social down in SoHo.”
~
SoHo proved fascinating, wizarding SoHo even more so, the shops and people completely different to what Harry was accustomed to.
Hanging back, Harry watched Penelope expertly canvas the area, using her knowledge of the locals to narrow their search field.
Her technique was successful, and after calling for backup, they apprehended the smugglers quickly with minimal fuss.
To celebrate, most of the department decided to go to a nearby pub and socialise, but Harry, already missing Severus, declined.
“You have it bad,” teased Ginny, arm in arm with Penelope.
Harry laughed. “You’ve only now figured that out? See you tomorrow.”
~
Harry and Severus arrived home at the same time, Severus having spent the day socialising and brewing with Matilda. He’d taken Azizi, and said she’d made herself useful hunting rodents.
Chuckling, Harry picked her up, snuggling her. “I dunno why, but I thought, with her mind-control powers, that she’d be above chasing mice.”
Severus smirked. “I suspect it’s a hard-wired instinct. I’ve seen Minerva twitch when a mouse or rat’s nearby.”
Laughing out loud, Harry said, “And now I’ve a vision of the Headmistress chasing mice in human form.”
They were both still laughing when they eventually went to bed.
~
“…help you dress if you like. After all, you both need to be appropriately dressed for the party.”
Harry, passing the living room, paused upon hearing Narcissa’s voice.
“Be assured we shall dress appropriately, Narcissa. Harry and I haven’t shown up naked to a social event in at least a week.”
Severus’ voice was clipped, and Harry covered his mouth with his hand to stifle a chuckle.
“There’s no need to be snippy, Severus.”
“And there’s no need to be patronising, Narcissa. Goodbye.”
Walking in, Harry hugged Severus from behind. “Are you sure we can’t go naked?”
“Don’t tempt me.”
~
When Molly Flooed, Harry wasn’t surprised. He’d been expecting a call. “I received an invitation to your engagement party at Malfoy Manor, dear.”
Harry nodded. “Yeah, Mrs Malfoy insisted.”
Molly pursed her lips. “Well, I wish I’d known. I could have assisted with the planning.”
Harry bit his tongue. He was pretty sure that collaboration would have resulted in hexing.
“Anyway, Arthur and I have been talking, and we would love to host something for you two as well.”
Harry froze. “Um…”
“Nothing fancy, mind, just something relaxed where everyone can be social. Check with Severus, yes?”
Harry sighed. “Okay.”
~
Severus groaned. “We have to accept.”
“I know.”
“If we don’t, Molly will never forgive us.”
“I know.”
“And you work with her daughter.”
“I know.”
Severus glared at him. “Stop saying that.”
“I kn—” Harry dodged his hex. “Sorry! But I agree. We have no way out of it.”
Shaking his head, Severus drew Harry close. “Shame we can’t get Azizi to brainwash everyone into not throwing us parties. I’ve no desire to be this damned…social.”
Harry smiled. “Speaking of our magic Kneazle, let’s take her to the parties.”
“Why?”
“She could have fun.”
“I suppose someone should.”
~
Continued in A United Front (LJ/IJ/DW).
Author:
alisannePairing/Characters: Severus Snape/Harry Potter.
Word Count: 100 x 6
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for
snarry100/snarry100/snarry100's prompt# 625: Social. Summary: Life gets complicated.
Part Fifty-Five of the Wisdom Series (LJ/IJ/DW).
Beta(s):
sevfan and emynn.Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
~
Busy Social Life
~
It was rather anticlimactic to walk into MACUSA the following morning. Harry, sure his face would give everything away, was surprised when no one said anything to him except, ‘Welcome back.’
Even Ginny seemed unaware anything unusual had happened. She treated him the same as always, teasing him about their upcoming posh engagement party at Malfoy Manor, while flirting with Penelope.
Relieved not to have to lie, Harry relaxed, settling back into the routine of Auror work.
“We’re assigned to track down some potion smugglers,” said Penelope when assignments were handed out. “C’mon, time to get social down in SoHo.”
~
SoHo proved fascinating, wizarding SoHo even more so, the shops and people completely different to what Harry was accustomed to.
Hanging back, Harry watched Penelope expertly canvas the area, using her knowledge of the locals to narrow their search field.
Her technique was successful, and after calling for backup, they apprehended the smugglers quickly with minimal fuss.
To celebrate, most of the department decided to go to a nearby pub and socialise, but Harry, already missing Severus, declined.
“You have it bad,” teased Ginny, arm in arm with Penelope.
Harry laughed. “You’ve only now figured that out? See you tomorrow.”
~
Harry and Severus arrived home at the same time, Severus having spent the day socialising and brewing with Matilda. He’d taken Azizi, and said she’d made herself useful hunting rodents.
Chuckling, Harry picked her up, snuggling her. “I dunno why, but I thought, with her mind-control powers, that she’d be above chasing mice.”
Severus smirked. “I suspect it’s a hard-wired instinct. I’ve seen Minerva twitch when a mouse or rat’s nearby.”
Laughing out loud, Harry said, “And now I’ve a vision of the Headmistress chasing mice in human form.”
They were both still laughing when they eventually went to bed.
~
“…help you dress if you like. After all, you both need to be appropriately dressed for the party.”
Harry, passing the living room, paused upon hearing Narcissa’s voice.
“Be assured we shall dress appropriately, Narcissa. Harry and I haven’t shown up naked to a social event in at least a week.”
Severus’ voice was clipped, and Harry covered his mouth with his hand to stifle a chuckle.
“There’s no need to be snippy, Severus.”
“And there’s no need to be patronising, Narcissa. Goodbye.”
Walking in, Harry hugged Severus from behind. “Are you sure we can’t go naked?”
“Don’t tempt me.”
~
When Molly Flooed, Harry wasn’t surprised. He’d been expecting a call. “I received an invitation to your engagement party at Malfoy Manor, dear.”
Harry nodded. “Yeah, Mrs Malfoy insisted.”
Molly pursed her lips. “Well, I wish I’d known. I could have assisted with the planning.”
Harry bit his tongue. He was pretty sure that collaboration would have resulted in hexing.
“Anyway, Arthur and I have been talking, and we would love to host something for you two as well.”
Harry froze. “Um…”
“Nothing fancy, mind, just something relaxed where everyone can be social. Check with Severus, yes?”
Harry sighed. “Okay.”
~
Severus groaned. “We have to accept.”
“I know.”
“If we don’t, Molly will never forgive us.”
“I know.”
“And you work with her daughter.”
“I know.”
Severus glared at him. “Stop saying that.”
“I kn—” Harry dodged his hex. “Sorry! But I agree. We have no way out of it.”
Shaking his head, Severus drew Harry close. “Shame we can’t get Azizi to brainwash everyone into not throwing us parties. I’ve no desire to be this damned…social.”
Harry smiled. “Speaking of our magic Kneazle, let’s take her to the parties.”
“Why?”
“She could have fun.”
“I suppose someone should.”
~
Continued in A United Front (LJ/IJ/DW).
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Date: 2018-04-29 04:15 am (UTC)Thank you!
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Date: 2018-04-29 04:16 am (UTC)You'll see!
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